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Summary: There are a number of reasons why an advisor might choose to build out a niche business. Mainly, it’s hard to be all things to all people, and it’s becoming increasingly challenging to market yourself as a generalist in this competitive market. And, while it may seem counterintuitive, a niche business can actually invigorate your growth and expand your business opportunities.
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Summary: Day in and day out, I talk to advisors about making the move to the independent registered investment advisor (“RIA”) channel. I’ve seen advisors from all different backgrounds and business models make the transition to the independent RIA model and never look back.
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Summary: Charlie Fitzgerald spent the last five years or so figuring out how to equitably pass on his 19-year-old financial advice firm, Moisand, Fitzgerald, Tamayo, to the next generation.
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Summary: As we all know, managing an advisory firm is complicated. Working in a faster environment is creating a culture of the two-minute rule – quick is more important than correct. Our industry is not well served operating in a quick-fix manner.
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Summary: The North American Securities Administrators Association is mulling a model cybersecurity rule for investment advisors and is currently developing cyber guidance and a “checklist” for small advisory firms to use to assess their cyber preparedness.
